Each year, the Utah Section PGA shines a well-deserved spotlight on PGA Members who elevate our game. Today, we’re proud to share the 2025 Utah PGA Award winners and Rolex Players of the Year, men and women whose dedication, leadership and passion continue to shape golf in Utah. On behalf of The Utah Section PGA Board of Directors, Officers and Awards Committee it’s an honor to celebrate the following outstanding PGA Members and Associates and recognize the impact they make across Utah golf.
Assistant Professional of the Year: Haley Sturgeon, The Country Club
Utah PGA Teacher of the Year: Jon Paupore, Red Ledges
Youth Player Development: Justin Gereau, Logan River
Jon Unger Award: Phil Deimling, FootJoy
Merchandiser of the Year, Private: Nick Owen, Park Meadows
Merchandiser of the Year, Public: Chris Marx, Eagle Mountain
Player Development: Rob Krieger, Southgate
Superintendent of the Year, Private: Derek Johnson, Logan Country Club
Superintendent of the Year, Public: Tom Rhodes, Bountiful Ridge
PGA Professional Development: Kam Kotraba, Glenwild
Wesley Ruff Golf Citizen Award: Paul Pugmire, Utah Golf Radio
Doug Vilven Distinguished Service Award: Ernie Schneiter Jr., Schneiter’s Riverside
Jeff Beaudry Golf Ambassador Award: Rick Mears, Oakridge Country Club (Retired)
Utah PGA President’s Service Award: Ned Siegfried
Rolex Player of the Year: Zach Johnson
Rolex Women’s Player of the Year: Haley Sturgeon
Rolex Senior Player of the Year: Matt Baird
Rolex Assistant Player of the Year: Spencer Wallace